Leinster set up Saracens showdown after proving too strong for Toulouse
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHolders Leinster will have the chance to retain their European Champions Cup crown after defeating Toulouse in Dublin on Sunday. Leinster kept alive their hopes of retaining the European...
Leinster vs Toulouse - All you need to know
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster vs Toulouse Reigning champions Leinster won their fourth Champions Cup title last season when they beat Racing 92 15-12 in Bilbao, whereas Toulouse have to go back to 2010 for their last European...
Clermont hold off Harlequins to reach Challenge Cup final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont Auvergne held off a Harlequins fightback to triumph 32-27 and set up an all-French final against La Rochelle in the European Challenge Cup. The Top 14 side led 32-8 after 55 minutes of the...
La Rochelle edge past Sale to book Challenge Cup final berth
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle booked their place in the European Challenge Cup final for the first time thanks to a tightly contested 24-20 win over Sale Sharks. In a frantic encounter at Stade Marcel-Deflandre, the...
Farrell guides Saracens into Champions Cup final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Rhodes and Billy Vunipola scored tries but Owen Farrell's 22 points from the tee were key for Saracens against Munster. Owen Farrell's trusty boot propelled Saracens to a 32-16...
Azema signs new Clermont contract
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranck Azema will become the longest-serving coach in Clermont Auvergne's history if he sees out a new deal until 2023. Franck Azema has signed a new contract to remain as Clermont Auvergne's...
Gray urges Toulouse to usurp Leinster in battle of Champions Cup royalty
7 years ago by The GuardianScottish lock is ready for the Champions Cup semi-final between the competition’s only four-times winnersIn a battle between the two most successful sides in Champions Cup history Toulouse must not be...
Tekori cleared for Champions Cup semi-final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse forward Joe Tekori has been cleared at a French disciplinary hearing to play for Toulouse in Sunday’s Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster. The Samoan International was cited...
World Cup winner Olivier to retire at end of season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarriors’ World Cup-winning centre Wynand Olivier has announced that he will retire from playing at the end of the season. Olivier’s glittering career includes 38 Springboks...
Former All Black resigns as sporting director of Pau
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a run of six defeats in their last seven Top 14 games, Simon Mannix has stepped down as Pau's sporting director. Former New Zealand international Simon Mannix has resigned...
